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Audi A3 Sportback vs Toyota Corolla Cross comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (27,000 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Sportback or Toyota Corolla Cross?

Audi A3 Sportback vs Toyota Corolla Cross: Key differences

Audi A3 Sportback

4.1 (2 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Toyota Corolla Cross

4.1 (9 Reviews)
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  • slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A3 Sportback

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Audi A3 Sportback is a bit cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Cross costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,705 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Sportback uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Cross with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

Corolla Cross

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A3 Sportback offers considerably more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 220 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Toyota Corolla Cross takes 7.6 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

A3 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is only slightly lighter – 1,345 kg compared to 1,380 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Cross offers slightly more boot space – 473 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 93 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla Cross carries moderately more – 560 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 75 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Sportback is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £27,000
A3 Sportback

Audi A3 Sportback

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
  • Electric Range 134 - 141 km
Audi A3 Sportback
Toyota Corolla Cross

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Dimensions and Body

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Audi A3 Sportback

The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.

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Toyota Corolla Cross

The Toyota Corolla Cross is a compact crossover that blends the practicality and reliability Toyota is known for with a comfortable, easygoing driving experience. It offers a roomy interior and sensible features that make it a strong choice for daily commuting and family outings.

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Audi A3 Sportback
Toyota Corolla Cross

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,000 - 92,900 £
Price
31,700 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
112 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,345 - 1,685 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,500 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 473 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
410 - 485 kg
Payload
515 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
140 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
103 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Toyota
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